Illinois Democrats defend House seats, close race between Sorensen, McGraw in 17th District

Illinois Democrats in the House of Representatives defended their seats on Election Day.

So far, ABC News projects that Rep. Jonathan Jackson (IL-1), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2), Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-4), Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-5), Rep. Danny Davis (IL-6), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) will win their races.

ABC News also projects Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi will win his 8th District race against Republican Mark Rice.

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ABC News also projects Republican Rep. Mike Bost will win Illinois District 12.

The 6th District race between Rep. Sean Casten and Republican Niki Conforti is not yet called. Casten is leading Conforti 53.8% to 46.2% as of 9:15 p.m. with 76% of the vote in.

In the 11th District, Rep. Bill Foster leads Republican challenger Jerry Evans 57.9% to 42.1% with 66% of the vote reported, but it has not yet been projected.

Foster declared victory about 9:30 p.m. He said Evans conceded.

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